Race 1
4 WILD APPLAUSE was heavily backed in the market in her last start behind Englefield Green when she stayed on late for fifth, she now drops back in trip which should help her chances, on her best form, she will be very hard to beat here. 8 PEANUT POPS ran a much-improved race on the 5th of December when finishing second, if he can back that performance up here on Saturday afternoon, he should be able to earn some money for the connections again. 6 ROSA OSIRIA will need to improve quite a bit on her last start to win a race like this, but she is definitely capable of running into the places on her best form, watch her closely. 7 INDEBE MAYIBUYE drops significantly in trip, she could sneak into the Quartet at a big price.
(Brandon Bailey: 4 – 8 – 6 – 7)
Race 2
6 CLIFFSCAPE takes on the boys here, her first run on the 11th of January was incredible, she ran on strongly for third behind a very nice horse, if she has made the necessary improvement back at home, she will go very close to winning. 1 EXALTED LOVE ran 4th on debut behind Orbit, he was very green in running and should improve quite a bit in his second start at the races, the yard is in good form, he must have a nice each way chance. The balance of the field are all first timers, watch the market closely, watch them in the parade ring and watch them move down to the start before striking your bets.
(Brandon Bailey: 6 – 1 – 2 – 3)
Race 3
4 SCOTTISH LINKS ran a cracking second last time from a poor draw behind Bounceback, the drop in trip shouldn’t be a problem for this gelding, from a good draw here, he will get the run of the race and will be tough to beat. 11 ARBITRATION unfortunately draws poorly for this competitive Open Maiden, he will need lots of luck in running, if the race works out for him, he could sneak into the places with a big weight on his back. 6 MASTER BOMBER needed his last run, he ran a fair race behind Secret Passage, even though he was beaten 8 lengths, he should tighten up quite a bit from that run, include him into all bets now that he steps up in trip. 3 AMANDLA NGAWETHU improved beautifully in his second start, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m, watch him closely.
(Brandon Bailey: 4 – 11 – 6 – 3)
Race 4
11 SUGARBUSH finished her race off strongly to run second on debut behind Shesgotclass, she is a well-bred filly that should improve quite a bit with her second start at the races, she will be very hard to beat here with natural improvement. 2 HAPPY WIVES almost got it right on the 15th of January, she showed plenty speed from the barrier gates and got reeled in late by Secret Passage, if she can build on that performance, she will be a danger in the finish. 8 BENEATH THE CLOUDS ran a fair race on the 11th of January, she was in the firing line right up until the last 200m and then she got tired late, she will get stronger and better with more racing, include her into all bets. 3 ALESSIA ASHEVILLE will love the drop in trip, she could be the value in what looks a tricky race on paper.
(Brandon Bailey: 11 – 2 – 8 – 3)
Race 5
5 ELECTRIC FEELS is as honest as they come, she needs a particular ride, if she gets the cover needed early, she will be storming home late. 1 GRAVITY ran a good race behind his stable companion on the 15th of January, he looks to be racing off a dangerous mark at the moment, on his best form he can win a race like this quite easily. 7 LOVERS LANE was only beaten just over three lengths in his last start over 1400m, the drop back in trip could help him get closer, include him into all bets at a decent price. 6 TRUE HORIZON had a few hard luck stories in her race behind Palace Gift on the 11th of January, she is very consistent and should be competitive again.
(Brandon Bailey: 5 – 1 – 7 – 6)
Race 6
2 KELP FOREST has won his last two starts super impressively, he absolutely loves these sprint races, even though his rating has gone up again, he will be very hard to beat in this Class B stakes. 3 THE ABDICATOR bounced back to his best form on the 4th of January, he ran a lovely second behind Tenango, he has changed stables, if the race works out for him, he will be hard to catch, include him into all bet types. 7 ELUSIVE WINTER tried to lead them from start to finish last time, he is speedy and very talented, there is no doubt he will have a good each way chance again. 6 PORQUE TE VAS is much better than her recent run behind Kyalami Girl, she has dropped further in the ratings, watch for improvement.
(Brandon Bailey: 2 – 3 – 7 – 6)
Race 7
4 CALLMEGETRIX never runs a bad race, her form is ultra consistent, she carries top weight here which will make life tough for her, but she is honest and should be involved in the finish. 9 HAMPSTEAD HEATH made up good ground last time behind Gimmethatpearl to run fourth, the yard has always held this filly in high regard, unfortunately she has drawn wide for this race, but she will be running on powerfully, watch her closely. 3 GOODNESSGRACIOUSME is a gorgeous looking filly, she is much better than her recent start in the Cape Fillies Guineas, from a good draw with champion jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle, she will get the run of the race and could easily bounce back to best form. 5 FUN ZONE has run some fair races lately, if the race works out for her, she could sneak into the Quartet.
(Brandon Bailey: 4 – 9 – 3 – 5)
Race 8
7 COSMIC RHYTHM stayed on nicely behind Okavango on the 18th of January, even though he was well beaten, that form looks to be good enough to win a race like this. 9 DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT has unfortunately drawn widest of all for this Class D Stakes, if he gets some luck in running, he could finish amongst the places. 5 GOLDEN GREY has been very frustrating to follow, there is no doubt that he has the ability to win a race like this, but he needs everything to go right on the day, include him into all bets, he could certainly surprise. 3 GRIPEN drops back in trip to 1400m, from a good draw, there should be no excuses for him, he could be some value in a difficult race.
(Brandon Bailey: 7 – 9 – 5 – 3)
Race 9
2 DREAM SEARCHER won very well on the 4th of December, it was a good ride from jockey Craig Bantam, she was only given three points for that victory, from a good draw again over the same trip as she won last time, she could be very hard to beat on Saturday afternoon. 3 MARITZBURG MEMORY could be all the value in this Class 5 event, she got left in her last start and then made up good ground quite early at the top of the lane, she only really got quite tired the last 200m of that race, she now drops in class and gets a decent draw, she will be a huge runner here. 6 LADY LOXTON has dropped a further two points in the ratings and she steps back up in trip, watch for big improvement. 9 VERONIQUE has been disappointing in her last two races, if she returns to form, she will be competitive.
(Brandon Bailey: 2 – 3 – 6 – 9)